Art and Soul, a celebration of African American art and artists in Indiana, kicks off this Saturday, January 30 at the Artsgarden of Indianapolis downtown. This month long event begins with an afternoon Indianapolis festival in the Circle Centre Mall’s Artsgarden. FREE to all Indianapolis people, this fun Indianapolis event packs in Indianapolis artist booths, local organizations, face painting, Indianapolis music, a step team and more. Topped of by the unveiling of LaShawnda Crowe Storm’s month long Indianapolis art exhibit, this Indianapolis fun thing to do is perfect for the whole family (even Indianapolis kids). The fun starts at 1:00 pm on Saturday and last through all of February!
Art and Soul Schedule
January 30
1:00 pm – James Andrews and New Seasons
2:00 pm – Bashiri Asad
2:30 pm – Shederick Whipple
3:00 pm – Fighting Words
3:30 pm – Phi Beta Sigma Step Team
February 2
12:15 pm – Sacred Dance Institute
A spirited dance combing modern, contemporary and liturgical dances.
February 4
12:15 pm – Fighting Words An’Nem
Poets and musicians come together to create social awareness.
February 5
12:15 pm – Billy Wooten Jazz Trio
February 7
2:00 pm – Greg Bacon, jazz saxophonist
February 9
12:15 pm – June Rochelle, national recording artist
February 11
12:15 pm – Bashiri Asad, soul singer
February 12
12:15 pm – nSAYchable, poet
February 13
1:00 pm – Brian Reeves and Heart After God, gospel music
February 16
12:15 pm – Herron High School Choir with live band
February 17
12:15 pm – Brenda Williams, Valentine’s Day Vocal salute
February 18
12:15 pm – Shederick Whipple, tenor
February 21
2:00 pm – Tasha Jones, spoken word poet
3:00 pm – Nicole Kearney, playwright
February 23
12:15 pm – Freetown Village, African American folk songs and spirituals
February 25
12:15 pm – LaShawnda Crowe Storm, artist’s discussion
February 26
12:15 pm – Alpha Live, hip-hop artist
February 27
2:00 pm – Asante Children’s Theatre
February 28
3:00 pm – Blair Karsch and Friends, open mic for teens
For additional information about Art and Soul, visit their website.